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England's Jos Buttler stepped down from white ball captaincy after the team failed to perform in ICC Champions Trophy 2025.  

England ruled out of Champions Trophy without winning a single clash. 

Jos Buttler resigned from England's white-ball captaincy. 

Jos Buttler along with his wife Louise

Jos Buttler shares heartwarming social media post after stepping down from England's white-ball captaincy

Afghanistan star Ibrahim Zadran was awarded 'Player of the Match' for his iconic 177-run knock against England in a do-or-die clash of ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 

Afghanistan beat England by eight runs. 

Afghanistan will now face Australia for their third group stage clash. 

Ibrahim Zadran of Afghanistan speaks to Azmatullah Omarzai of Afghanistan during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match

AFG vs ENG: Not Ibrahim Zadran, Champions Trophy-winning star believes this star is true 'Player of the Match' for Afghanistan vs England clash

Afghanistan batter Ibrahim Zadran scored 177 runs against England during their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 do-or-die clash in Lahore. 

Ibrahim Zadran scored 177 runs against England in Champions Trophy 2025. 

Afghanistan beat England by 8 runs. 

Afghanistan batter Ibrahim Zadran celebrating his century in Champions Trophy against England

'One of the toughest challenges I've faced...': Ibrahim Zadran shares heartfelt post for fans after Afghanistan's historic Champions Trophy win against England 

Afghanistan defeated England by eight runs to stay in the race for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals. Afghanistan will now face Australia for their third group-stage clash. 

Ibrahim Zadran scored 177 runs against England in Champions Trophy 2025 clash.

Security personnel detain a pitch invader at the end of the ICC Champions Trophy one-day international 

Massive security breach in Lahore, fan storms pitch after Afghanistan’s historic win against England in Champions Trophy 

Afghanistan defeated England by eight runs in a nail-biter do-or-die clash of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan. 

Rashid Khan and Irfan Pathan

WATCH: Rashid Khan's reaction to Irfan Pathan's social media post for Afghanistan's win over England goes viral 

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi was happy with their team's performance and now have the chance to qualify for the semi-finals. 

Afghanistan beat England in Champions Trophy.

England has been eliminated from the tournament.

Afghanistan will face Australia in their next encounter.

Afghanistan cricket team in frame

Hashmatullah Shahidi's stern remark on Afghanistan's do-or-die match against Australia, says 'it will be a new day...will go to the semis'

Afghanistan defeated England eliminating them from the Champions Trophy. They along with South Africa and Australia are still in race for the semi-finals

Check semi-final scenario for Group B.

Australia or South Africa, Afghanistan's thrilling win over England gives heartbreak to which team; know the semifinal scenario here

Jofra Archer set the tone with three new ball wickets, and the Afghan batters appeared unable to match his pace.

England is facing Afghanistan in Champions Trophy.

This is a must-win game for both teams.

Jofra Archer breaks all-time England record.

Jofra Archer in frame

Jofra Archer creates history by surpassing legendary James Anderson, breaks all-time England record during Champions Trophy 2025

Afghanistan won the toss and opted to bat first in their Champions Trophy 2025 do-or-die clash. 

Afghanistan opt to bat against England. 

Brydon Carse misses spot in England's playing XI against Afghanistan. 

 Hashmatullah Shahidi of Afghanistan flips the coin as Jos Buttler of England looks on ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between Afghanistan and England 

England make one big change as Afghanistan opt to bat in Champions Trophy 2025 do-or-die clash: Check playing XIs

While expressing his support for Afghanistan's women's cricket rights, Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi reaffirmed that "we cannot control" the issue. 

Hashmatullah Shahidi in frame

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi backs women's team to play but says 'we cannot control'

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Sai Sudharsan scripted history after cracking a blistering 53-ball 82 in the IPL 2025 clash between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals

Sai Sudharsan cracked a phenomenal 82 runs off 53 balls during GT vs RR IPL 2025 clash

With this Sai Sudharsan achieved a rare IPL milestone

Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan in this frame

Sai Sudharsan becomes only 2nd player after AB De Villiers to pocket this stellar IPL feat during GT vs RR tie

Jofra Archer's tearaway speed was on full display when he destroyed Shubman Gill's stumps with a screamer during GT vs RR IPL 2025 clash

Jofra Archer stunned everyone with his tearaway pacer during GT vs RR IPL 2025 clash

Jofra Archer destroyed Shubman Gill's stumps with an 147.7 kmph jaffa

Jofra Archer burns rubber with 152.3 Kmph jaffa before gulping Shubman Gill's wicket with a screamer during GT vs RR IPL 2025 clash

Watch: Jofra Archer burns rubber with 152.3 Kmph jaffa before gulping Shubman Gill's wicket with a screamer

Gujarat Titans (GT) star batter Sai Sudharsan scored 82 runs off 53 balls in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against the Rajasthan Royals (RR). 

Gujarat Titans scored 217 runs against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025. 

Sai Sudharsan scored 82 runs against Rajasthan Royals. 

 Sai Sudharsan watches the ball after playing a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals 

'Lambi race ka ghoda hai': Ex-RCB star lauds GT star Sai Sudharsan for his brilliant 82 off 53 knock against RR

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have included Abhishek Dalhor as their net bowler following their four-run loss against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their IPL 2025 clash

Abhishek Dalhor has joined KKR as their net bowler for the IPL 2025

Abhishek Dalhor is an Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) sensation

Kolkata Knight Riders' fans cheer for their team during an IPL 2025 match

KKR rope in Indian Street Premier League star after 4-run defeat against LSG in IPL 2025 clash

Delhi Capitals (DC) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for their fourth clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

DC have won their first three matches of IPL 2025.

RCB vs DC clash will take place on April 10. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli (L) and Rajat Patidar celebrate after a boundary during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match

'We have upper hand because': RCB star reveals Rajat Patidar-led side's plan ahead of IPL 2025 encounter against DC

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Basketball

The Phoenix Suns are going head to head against OKC Thunder on Wednesday, April 9.

The Phoenix Suns will take on OKC Thunder on Wednesday, April 9. 

Chet Holmgren will start against the Suns.

He has played a total of 31 games so far this season for the OKC Thunder. 

Chet Holmgren in the frame

Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report: Will Chet Holmgren play against Phoenix Suns?

The Golden State Warriors are all set to host San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, April 9 at the Chase Center. 

Golden State Warriors will take on San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, April 9. 

Jimmy Butler will start against San Antonio Spurs. 

Since he had been traded from Miami Heat to Warriors, Butler has changed the fortunes for the Golden State. 

He has played a total of 27 games for the Warriors as he averages 16.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.7 steals per game.

Jimmy Butler in the frame

Golden State Warriors Injury Report: What is the availability status of Jimmy Butler, will he start against San Antonio Spurs?

The Dallas Mavericks will take on Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, April 9 at the American Airlines Center.

Dallas Mavericks will host Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, April 9. 

Anthony Davis will start against his former franchise, Los Angeles Lakers. 

The Mavericks will heavily rely on Davis as they are without Kyrie Irving.

Anthony Davis in the frame

Dallas Mavericks Injury Report: Will star player Anthony Davis feature against Los Angeles Lakers?

Dallas Mavericks will take on Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, April 9. 

Luka Doncic is expected to start against Dallas Mavericks. 

Since his trade from Mavericks, Doncic has played a total of 26 games for the Lakers.

In those 26 games, he has averaged 27.1 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.6 assists and 1.5 steals per game. 

Luka Doncic in the frame

Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report: What is the availability status of superstar Luka Doncic, will he start against former team Dallas Mavericks?

Delhi Capitals (DC) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for their fourth clash of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, which is scheduled to take place on April 10. 


Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Bhuvneshwar Kumar (L) celebrates with Virat Kohli after taking the wicket of Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match

Virat Kohli's IPL stats against Delhi Capitals ahead of RCB vs DC, IPL 2025 clash

Shreyas Iyer scripted history after guiding Punjab Kings to their fourth win in the ongoing IPL 2025 with a thrilling 18-run victory over CSK on April 8

Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer in this frame

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer tastes a piece of history after leading PBKS to 18-run win over CSK

RCB captain Rajat Patidar scripted history during IPL 2025 clash against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede stadium

RCB captain Rajat Patidar in frame

Rajat Patidar scripts historic treble in IPL, becomes first captain in the world to bag this mighty milestone

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli is one fifty away from completing his 100 fifties in the T20 format. He became the second-fastest to 13,000 T20 runs.

Virat Kohli, Ryan Rickelton

Virat Kohli completes 13,000 T20 runs, only behind these 4 batters in all-time list

Shubman Gill scripted history after his half-centurion knock led Gujarat Titans to an emphatic 7-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2025 clash

Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill in frame

Afghanistan vs England Match Stats

Match 8, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Jos Buttler shares heartwarming social media post after stepping down from England's white-ball captaincy

Match Details

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025

Wed 26 February, 14:30:00 IST

Afghanistan, who chose to bat

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 4 Matches )

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 On Oct 15

ENG
215 (40.3 ov)

AFG
284 (49.5 ov)

Afghanistan beat England by 69 runs

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Australia, 2022 On Oct 22

ENG
113/5 (18.1 ov)

AFG
112 (19.4 ov)

England beat Afghanistan by 5 wickets

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019 On Jun 18

ENG

AFG

England beat Afghanistan by 150 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Joel Wilson (WI), Rod Tucker (AUS) and Ahsan Raza (PAK)

Referee
Ranjan Madugalle (SL)

News updates

Jos Buttler shares heartwarming social media post after stepping down from England's white-ball captaincy

AFG vs ENG: Not Ibrahim Zadran, Champions Trophy-winning star believes this star is true 'Player of the Match' for Afghanistan vs England clash

'One of the toughest challenges I've faced...': Ibrahim Zadran shares heartfelt post for fans after Afghanistan's historic Champions Trophy win against England

Massive security breach in Lahore, fan storms pitch after Afghanistan’s historic win against England in Champions Trophy

WATCH: Rashid Khan's reaction to Irfan Pathan's social media post for Afghanistan's win over England goes viral

Hashmatullah Shahidi's stern remark on Afghanistan's do-or-die match against Australia, says 'it will be a new day...will go to the semis'

Australia or South Africa, Afghanistan's thrilling win over England gives heartbreak to which team; know the semifinal scenario here

Jofra Archer creates history by surpassing legendary James Anderson, breaks all-time England record during Champions Trophy 2025

England make one big change as Afghanistan opt to bat in Champions Trophy 2025 do-or-die clash: Check playing XIs

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi backs women's team to play but says 'we cannot control'

Afghanistan vs England Match Stats

Match 8, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Jos Buttler shares heartwarming social media post after stepping down from England's white-ball captaincy

Match Details

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025

Wed 26 February, 14:30:00 IST

Afghanistan, who chose to bat

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 4 Matches )

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 On Oct 15

ENG215 (40.3 ov)

AFG284 (49.5 ov)

Afghanistan beat England by 69 runs

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Australia, 2022 On Oct 22

ENG113/5 (18.1 ov)

AFG112 (19.4 ov)

England beat Afghanistan by 5 wickets

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019 On Jun 18

ENG

AFG

England beat Afghanistan by 150 runs

Umpires

UmpireJoel Wilson (WI), Rod Tucker (AUS) and Ahsan Raza (PAK)

RefereeRanjan Madugalle (SL)

News updates

Jos Buttler shares heartwarming social media post after stepping down from England's white-ball captaincy

AFG vs ENG: Not Ibrahim Zadran, Champions Trophy-winning star believes this star is true 'Player of the Match' for Afghanistan vs England clash

'One of the toughest challenges I've faced...': Ibrahim Zadran shares heartfelt post for fans after Afghanistan's historic Champions Trophy win against England

Massive security breach in Lahore, fan storms pitch after Afghanistan’s historic win against England in Champions Trophy

WATCH: Rashid Khan's reaction to Irfan Pathan's social media post for Afghanistan's win over England goes viral

Hashmatullah Shahidi's stern remark on Afghanistan's do-or-die match against Australia, says 'it will be a new day...will go to the semis'

Australia or South Africa, Afghanistan's thrilling win over England gives heartbreak to which team; know the semifinal scenario here

Jofra Archer creates history by surpassing legendary James Anderson, breaks all-time England record during Champions Trophy 2025

England make one big change as Afghanistan opt to bat in Champions Trophy 2025 do-or-die clash: Check playing XIs

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi backs women's team to play but says 'we cannot control'

ENG
215 (40.3 ov)

AFG
284 (49.5 ov)

ENG
113/5 (18.1 ov)

AFG
112 (19.4 ov)

Umpire
Joel Wilson (WI), Rod Tucker (AUS) and Ahsan Raza (PAK)

Referee
Ranjan Madugalle (SL)